Put a Sail on It
Sail Away from Troubles: Unveiling Life's Wisdom in Mike Aiken's Melody
Lyrics
Well I went for a walk down by the water Just to bury my troubles in the sand
Expressing the singer's attempt to find solace by the water to bury troubles.
Then I wandered up into this seaside bar, And sat down next to this old man
Describing an encounter with an old man in a seaside bar.
Well I guess he could tell that I wasn't doing well and he said “ whats troubling you”
The old man perceives the singer's distress and inquires about the troubles.
I said it might be the rain and I shouldn't complain but my lucky day is over due.
Singer mentions rain as a possible cause of his woes but acknowledges overdue good fortune.
I know where you've been (you are son), trust me I've been in your shoes
Old man relates to the singer's experiences, offering empathy and understanding.
Lean in and listen up boy here's what you gotta do
The old man advises the singer with a piece of wisdom.
Put a sail on it let your trouble float away
Suggesting a metaphorical solution - putting a sail on troubles to let them float away.
With the break of dawn it'll bring another day
Highlighting the hope that a new day will come with the dawn.
so don't you dwell upon it It'll fade like the setting of the sun
Encouraging the singer not to dwell on troubles as they will fade like the setting sun.
Put a sail on it (just) let it catch the wind
Reiterating the metaphor of putting a sail on troubles to catch the wind.
(And) when its gone it won't come back again
Emphasizing that once troubles are gone, they won't return.
It works everytime trust me son it never fails – Put a sail on it
Asserting the effectiveness of the advice, claiming it never fails.
He told me of his years triumphs and Tears and living through a war or two
Old man shares life experiences, including triumphs, tears, and war.
How you won't (don't) always win get up and try it again, its the doing that you've got to do
Encouragement to persevere despite failures, focusing on the importance of action.
So we talked about life , lovers and wives and dreams that almost come true
Discussion on life, love, and dreams that nearly came true.
How this world spins round your either up or (your) down. But mostly its up to you ...He said
Reflecting on the ups and downs of life, with an emphasis on personal responsibility.
I know where you've been (you are son), trust me I've been in your shoes
Reiteration of the old man's empathy and understanding of the singer's situation.
Lean in and listen up boy here's what you gotta do
Reiteration of the old man's advice to the singer.
Put a sail on it let your trouble float away
Repeating the metaphor of putting a sail on troubles to let them float away.
With (cause) the break of dawn it'll bring another day
Reiterating the hope for a new day with the break of dawn.
so don't you dwell apon it It'll fade like the setting of the sun
Reiterating the advice not to dwell on troubles as they will fade away.
Put a sail on it let it catch the wind
Repeating the metaphor of putting a sail on troubles to catch the wind.
When its gone it won't come back again
Reinforcing that once troubles are gone, they won't return.
It works everytime trust me son it never fails
Reaffirming the effectiveness of the advice, claiming it never fails.
Put a sail on it let your trouble float away
Repetition of the metaphorical solution of putting a sail on troubles.
With (cause) the break of dawn it'll bring another day
Reiterating the hope for a new day with the break of dawn.
so don't you dwell apon it It'll fade like the setting of the sun
Reiteration of the advice not to dwell on troubles as they will fade away.
Put a sail on it (just) let it catch the wind
Repetition of the metaphor of putting a sail on troubles to catch the wind.
(And) when its gone it won't come back again
Emphasizing that once troubles are gone, they won't return.
It works every time trust me son it never fails – Put A Sail On It
Final affirmation of the advice's effectiveness, claiming it never fails.
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